Browns place CB Joe Haden (concussions) on IR

The Cleveland Browns have placed cornerback Joe Haden on IR due to two concussions he sustained earlier this season, the team announced Monday.

Haden’s season is now over.

“This has been an extremely difficult season for me personally,” Haden said in a statement Monday. “It’s upsetting that my year has ended this way. I really want to be out there with my teammates trying to help finish this season strong and on a positive note. We’ve all learned how important it is to be very thorough with concussions and I appreciate the care the Browns have provided for me. Although I haven’t been able to clear protocol the specialists I have met with have told me they expect a full recovery. I’m looking forward that, returning to form, having a good off-season and an even better 2016 season.”

Haden was placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol after sustaining head injuries during his team’s loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 1, and has not played since. He also missed the Browns’ previous two games with a concussion before returning in the Week 8 matchup.